Primary School Academic Support

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, Cascais, a prestigious member of the Inspired Education Group, is a state-of-the-art campus delivering the British National Curriculum to a diverse international community. In this role, you will be an essential partner to our Primary teachers, providing targeted academic support to students aged 5–11. Your mission is to foster a love of learning while helping each child reach their full potential through personalized attention and an inquiry-based approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In-Class Support: Assist class teachers in delivering high-quality lessons, ensuring all students are engaged and understand the lesson objectives.
• Targeted Interventions: Lead small group or one-on-one sessions for literacy, phonics, and numeracy to support students with different learning needs.
• Bilingual Integration: Support the delivery of the school’s bilingual stream, helping students bridge the gap between English and Portuguese instruction.
• Resource Preparation: Assist in preparing creative teaching materials and maintaining a stimulating classroom environment that celebrates student work.
• Student Wellbeing: Monitor students' social and emotional growth, acting as a supportive mentor during breaks, lunchtimes, and school excursions.
• Progress Tracking: Work with teachers to observe and record student progress, providing feedback to help differentiate future lessons.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Language Skills: Near-native or full professional fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in Portuguese is highly valued for bilingual support.
• Education: A degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in an international or British curriculum setting.
• Qualities: A proactive "can-do" attitude, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
• Safeguarding: A deep commitment to child protection and safeguarding standards.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com